Understanding Sulfur Dioxide Properties

The video tutorial explains how to write the chemical formula for sulfur dioxide. It begins by identifying sulfur and oxygen as nonmetals and part of a molecular compound. The tutorial highlights the significance of the prefix 'di-' in indicating two oxygen atoms, leading to the formula SO2. The video concludes with a brief thank you from Dr. B.

What is the first step in writing the formula for sulfur dioxide?

• Write 'O' for oxygen

• Write 'S' for sulfur

• Write 'SO' for sulfur oxide

• Write 'D' for dioxide

What does the prefix 'di' in dioxide indicate?

• One oxygen atom

• Two sulfur atoms

• Two oxygen atoms

• One sulfur atom

Why is sulfur dioxide considered a molecular compound?

• It contains only metals

• It contains a metal and a nonmetal

• It contains a metal and a metalloid

• It contains only nonmetals

How many sulfur atoms are present in sulfur dioxide?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the correct formula for sulfur dioxide?

• SO3

• S2O

• SO2

• SO